Archive for August 2020
ACLU of RI Sues Providence Police Dept. on behalf of Black recruit
ACLU OF RI SUES ON BEHALF OF BLACK RECRUIT DRUMMED OUT OF THE PROVIDENCE POLICE ACADEMY The ACLU of Rhode Island has today filed a federal lawsuit charging the Providence Police Department with race discrimination and other violations of the rights of a Black recruit who was involuntarily dismissed last year from the Police Academy just a…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes!
by Tim Jones, cartoonist Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, California…
Read MoreSeeking justice for pain
Claudia Merandi, Don’t Punish Pain Rally Organization – for RINewsToday Rhode Island, the smallest state in the Union, has just fired a protective shot that may be heard around the world. A potential landmark case was recently filed that seeks to protect the rights of patients who suffer from chronic pain. As stated in the…
Read MoreOne private school is reopening – with faith and vision in their toolbox
While public schools have been submitting their plans detailing full return to school, to hybrid, to virtual, the private schools have been humming along. We stopped to view Bishop Hendricken’s Back To School plan, which incorporates primarily back to school in-school, but also addresses other options and provisions for dealing with outbreaks or high risk…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Tues, Aug. 18, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A more seasonable day with afternoon highs in the low 80’s up from a low in the upper 60’s and dew points around 60, nice air to enjoy. A decent southwesterly breeze moves it along during the day.
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, August 18, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Photo: The first virtual presidential convention began last night The remembrance lighting of the twin shafts of light to commemorate the destruction on 9-11 was restored and will take place from sundown Sept. 11th to sunrise Sept. 12th Digital advertising has decreased in the pandemic, to where the top five digital advertising…
Read MoreWe travel the spaceways, from crisis to crisis – by Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo: The diversion of ambulances from Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket and Kent Hospital in Warwick has become “situation normal” at the Emergency Room at Miriam Hospital, according to nurses there, causing three-hour-long delays in patients being seen. How do we choose to be participants, not passive observers, in…
Read MoreKing’s Crossing, NK – #10 of our golf course reviews
Our weekly review of golf courses brings us to King’s Crossing Golf Club in North Kingstown by John Cardullo, sportswriter This week’s golf course review is 2,994 yards with a slope rating 124 and a rating of 68.5 – King’s Crossing located at 655 Old Baptist Road in North Kingstown Rhode Island. With my regular…
Read MoreVOTE by mail? Request form due Aug. 18th – what to do:
If you want to vote in the September 8th primary by mail ballot you must download your request form – and get it to the local Board of Canvassers in your city/town by 4pm tomorrow – Tuesday, August 18th. See list, below. “Voting from home is a safe and secure option, especially during this pandemic,”…
Read MoreThe difference between an Executive Coach and a Consultant
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Imagine a world where we ask questions with sincere interest and curiosity versus telling others what to do.” – Fran Fisher What is the difference between a coach and a consultant? This is a question on the minds of many managers and executives when looking to solve problems of teamwork,…
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